In this volume we learn more about the writer D. Oswald Heist and make the acquaintance of two reporters on the story trail of Alana and Marko. More iIn this volume we learn more about the writer D. Oswald Heist and make the acquaintance of two reporters on the story trail of Alana and Marko. More is learned about Gwendolyn and The Will as well. As always, there's wonderful details like flying sharks, a world that exists underwater, and what Prince Robot IV saw when he was near death. Saga is a wonderfully inventive and entertaining story....more

This book continues the amazing story that Vaughn has cooked up - we get snippets of Marko's and Alana's first encounters, we meet Gwendolyn, Markos'This book continues the amazing story that Vaughn has cooked up - we get snippets of Marko's and Alana's first encounters, we meet Gwendolyn, Markos' furious ex-fiance, and Marko's parents, there's more of The Will, the freelancer chasing the couple and their baby - not to mention a planet that's actually an egg, the tree-rocket that keeps revealing new aspects of itself - all of this is so inventive and riveting, I can't wait to read the next volume!...more

With more weirdness than you can shake a stick at, Vaughn and Staples truly satisfy in this melding of science fiction and fantasy. Violence, sex, a bWith more weirdness than you can shake a stick at, Vaughn and Staples truly satisfy in this melding of science fiction and fantasy. Violence, sex, a bounty hunter that's part spider (I guess?), swords that can rebuff gunfire, a tree-rocket (or rocket-tree), ghosts, a cat that detects lies...it's all here with a healthy dose of humor and panels that both demonstrate the characters' emotions and showcase the weirdness. I'm going to read the next volume very soon....more

This is another incredible collection of tales about those fabulous keys and the Locke family. I'm continually amazed by the detail of Gabriel RodriguThis is another incredible collection of tales about those fabulous keys and the Locke family. I'm continually amazed by the detail of Gabriel Rodriguez's art. And this volume is so chock-a-block full of plot twists and keys that it's almost too much. I absolutely loved it, and can't wait for Volume 5. This series never disappoints....more

These first tales of The Umbrella Academy present the reader with seven children of varying "superhero" talents. A man named The Monocle decides to adThese first tales of The Umbrella Academy present the reader with seven children of varying "superhero" talents. A man named The Monocle decides to adopt them, and years later some of them band together to save the world. I liked the originality of the characters, including their abilities, although I still don't get what all of them are. Rumor and Seance are especially cool, but I have to admit I don't see much of a distinction between Kracken and Spaceboy (other than the obvious height difference). And Vanya's character was also striking. I suppose at this point I really want more development.

James Jean's covers are incredibly beautiful, which is another selling point. I definitely want to read the next adventures of The Umbrella Academy (and hey, find out why they're called that)....more

This is a beautifully illustrated Japanese fairy tale (and therefore technically not a graphic novel, but I'm tossing it into that category anyway), aThis is a beautifully illustrated Japanese fairy tale (and therefore technically not a graphic novel, but I'm tossing it into that category anyway), a wonderful product of a creative partnership that should be savored and treasured. ...more

This graphic novel stands apart from the Fables numbered comic series - it's a beautifully illustrated tale of what happens when Snow White travels asThis graphic novel stands apart from the Fables numbered comic series - it's a beautifully illustrated tale of what happens when Snow White travels as an envoy of Fabletown to warn a sultan in an Arabian land of the Adversary, an enemy who is out to destroy or enslave all Fables. Snow White is tricked into replacing the bride who was to attend the Sultan one certain evening, and the honeymoon prize for all brides of the Sultan is death. To keep her head, Snow White spins many tales for the Sultan. These are beautifully done - I loved "Diasphora" by Tara McPherson, and the art by John Bolton was very striking. Charles Vess's work is always great to see. A gem of a book, both for its illustrations and its stories. ...more

This beautiful book showcases a tale about each of the Endless, Sandman, or Dream, and his 6 brothers and sisters. Each story is gorgeously illustrateThis beautiful book showcases a tale about each of the Endless, Sandman, or Dream, and his 6 brothers and sisters. Each story is gorgeously illustrated by a different artist - the book is truly a work of art. ...more

The main part of this book is Boy Blue's quest into the Homelands to find the Adversary and kill him. With the aid of magical weapons he comes to knowThe main part of this book is Boy Blue's quest into the Homelands to find the Adversary and kill him. With the aid of magical weapons he comes to know the Adversary's identity and information on the real Red Riding Hood. Plus, there's a short arc on Jack of Beanstalk climbing fame making it big in Hollywood. ...more

So, the reason, the Fables are in New York in the first place (and in hiding among the Mundys) is that the Adversary, as he's called, hunted them outSo, the reason, the Fables are in New York in the first place (and in hiding among the Mundys) is that the Adversary, as he's called, hunted them out of the Fablelands. The big story arc in this book is when the Adversary sends a force after the Fables in New York. We also get information about Red Riding Hood from Boy Blue (his lost love), and a possible spy......more

This is one of the best in the series. We meet all of Dream's siblings (and their names all begin with the letter D - hey!) and Lucifer gives up dominThis is one of the best in the series. We meet all of Dream's siblings (and their names all begin with the letter D - hey!) and Lucifer gives up dominion of hell. Dream's still mad at an old girlfriend. He's not a very flexible guy. We all have our faults......more

This is a great premise for a comic series - take the characters from fairy tales and fables and put them in a whole new setting, therefore having toThis is a great premise for a comic series - take the characters from fairy tales and fables and put them in a whole new setting, therefore having to act in entirely new ways. Bill Willingham never falters, and this volume demonstrates that his series began on a great note....more

For some reason, I can't really get into Alan Moore. And I've read a variety of his stuff. It's really weird - I WANT to like him. So I'll keep tryingFor some reason, I can't really get into Alan Moore. And I've read a variety of his stuff. It's really weird - I WANT to like him. So I'll keep trying. But anyway, no one can deny that The Watchmen is a must-read, a definitive comic story, etc. Here's hoping Hollywood doesn't mess up the movie coming out next year....more